…by reducing water volume and raising river temperatures—creating a tougher environment for fish survival. Perhaps most frustrating, Lands said, is that there was a practical compromise. An independent engineering report…
Drones, Sharpshooter Precision, and Almond Bloom Protection: Technology Takes Over AgNet News Hour
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California’s Budget Boom, Soil Solutions, and a Major Malaysia Trade Deal for U.S. Ag
…that help form soil aggregates—reducing compaction, improving infiltration, and keeping fertilizer in the root zone longer. For farmers trying to stretch every dollar, Taylor said the goal isn’t necessarily “use…
AgNet News Hour: Health, Water, and California’s Crossroads
…in California. A major focus of the episode is the national “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) initiative, which aims to combat rising obesity by encouraging whole foods, reducing ultra-processed foods,…
AgNet News Hour: Nutrition Policy, Prop 50, and California Agriculture Under Pressure
…while reducing reliance on grains and ultra-processed foods. The conversation highlights how these changes could affect school meals, SNAP and WIC programs, and key agricultural sectors such as dairy. A…
Ohio: America’s First Agricultural Capital
…breakthrough that dramatically increased the efficiency of harvesting grain. Around the same time, Obed Hussey developed an early version of the mower, further reducing the labor required for fieldwork. These…
California Raisins & Grape Innovation: AgNet News Hour Highlights
…sustainable production. These innovations could allow for near-complete mechanization, reducing labor reliance while maintaining quality. Zhuang also stressed the need to preserve traditional varieties like Thompson raisins while embracing technological…
How the Great Depression Transformed American Farmland
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California Agriculture & High-Speed Rail: Elaine Culotti on AgNet News Hour
…for completing the project. Beyond transportation, she sees the rail as a lifeline that could connect Los Angeles, San Francisco, and the Central Valley, while reducing traffic congestion, supporting sustainable…
How Hay Baling Began: The First Hay Presses and Early Innovations
…to reshape how farmers stored and transported one of their most essential commodities. The earliest hay presses brought new levels of efficiency, reducing labor demands and making it possible to…
SEMIOS Pheromone Technology Helps California Growers Manage Pests
…the orchard or vineyard, male insects become confused and are unable to locate females. When pests cannot successfully mate, populations decline, reducing crop damage and overall pest pressure. A System…
Navigating Agriculture’s Crossroads: Insights from Nick Foglio
…cannabis alternatives. Foglio sees single-serve packaging as a strong opportunity for drawing new wine consumers by reducing the commitment of a full bottle. His advice for new wine drinkers: Choose…
California Agriculture News: Labor, Automation, and Policy Updates – AgNet News Hour
…is also reducing operations by eliminating a shift. Nick and Lorrie noted that with cattle herds at historically low levels, rebuilding will take years, extending beyond the previously projected 2026–2027…
Organic Farming, Regulation & Innovation in California
…in: Building soil health and organic matter Reducing reliance on plastics Testing new sustainable packaging materials Improving water use efficiency Expanding year-round herb production These practices align with increasing consumer…